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Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Open Day Attendee Review

at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: December 2021

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Experience
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
A variety of panels offering insight into the firm's practice and culture.
A great commercial awareness presentation providing you with an overview of what commercial thinking is, and how to develop it.
An intriguing commercial awareness exercise designed to employ your commercial thinking, while giving you an opportunity to receive constructive feedback following a presentation to senior lawyers.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
A really good breakdown of the firm's USPs, strengths, and aspirations. A great overview of the expectations they have for a given role, and guidance on how you could improve your chances of developing a career in law.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I definitely improved the way I look at commercial issues by putting more thought into broader implied risk factors and possible complications.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was professional, yet very welcoming, informative, and friendly.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I loved it, it was extremely helpful and enjoyable!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
5/5
Would you recommend Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Be genuine with how you structure your narrative and do research the firm to see how its strengths would apply and benefit said narrative.
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